Because I Cannot Hurt You

Chapter 526 A new beginning for all

There was a sharp silence in the church. Everybody stared at them who held the bouquet and garter respectively in speechlessness.

But the ones more in disbelief were the people involved in it themselves.

Xia Liqin had frozen into a statue, and she perfectly looked like a mannequin outside of a luxurious shop. Han Tian was rapidly blinking his eyes as he gazed into the garter until it threatened to burn holes into it.

Nobody knew what to say.

It was Siying who looked around in confusion all around and frowned. "Grandma and Grandpa won!"

He happily hopped over to Xia Liqin's side and laughed. "Grandma won!"

Xia Liqin snapped out of her stupor and so did Han Tian. They looked around and words failed to escape their mouths.

"T-this is just…"

Han Huizhong sneered. "Yunru. Zizi. Come down. I think it's time to see another wedding."

Keung smirked. "Should we get another pair of wedding suit and gown ready?"

They froze.

Xinyi gasped. She whispered. "Grandpa! Keung!"

Of course, nobody would be happier than Xinyi to see them united, but she didn't want to put pressure on them either.

For a few months now, things were going well between Xia Liqin and Han Tian which made everybody hopeful that they would decide to reunite and live together again.

But at the same time, it wasn't so easy either.

Xia Liqin's heart raced as she pressed the bouquet in her hand while a flush of expectation also hit Han Tian's heart.

Was this a sign?

From the bottom of his heart, he wanted Xia Liqin back. But he didn't know if she felt the same. He had an urge to ask her right away. But he didn't want to make her feel pressured by asking it in front of everybody.

Xia Liqin on her side was in a similar conflict. She wasn't the one to shy away from popping the question, but she had similar concerns as Han Tian.

It was Feng Xiao who decided to break the awkwardness in the air. "T-the first result will count, okay? I won! I won! Nobody can steal my girlfriend from me!"

That instantly dissipated the tension, making everybody laugh.

"Shut up, Feng Xiao. Who will like a man like you?"

"Girls refrain from dating idiots."

"Shut up! You are all so mean!"

That brought the atmosphere back to normal. Xia Liqin and Han Tian seemed to ease down too.

The ceremony ended, and everybody enjoyed the rest of the day playing games and having fun with the newly married couple. The elders had their own party where it suddenly turned into a drinking competition.

By the time night descended, everybody was deadly tired.

Yunru gently opened the door, expecting Zizi to jump upon him the moment he would step inside. Instead, he saw her peacefully sleeping on the bed, hugging the pillow.

He raised his brow in amusement. He has seen her practically hopping up and down in anticipation towards their wedding night. But all that wedding excitement finally drowsed her into sleep. Zizi was indeed waiting for Yunru to arrive, but she didn't notice when sleep knocked her out.

Yunru chuckled and sat besides her on the bed. A silly smile laced her lips as she was mumbling in her sleep.

He brushed his fingers through her hair, making her eyes slightly open.

"Yunru…you came…" she giggled. "Do you know what time it is now hehe…" she dazedly held his face in her palm.

"It's time to sleep," he pinched her cheek.

She pouted. "Who…sleeps on a wedding night?"

"A certain Princess who exhausted herself during the whole day. Now, it's time to rest."

She drowsily whined. "It's the wedding niiiiight…"

He chuckled. "We married now. We can have our wedding night everyday~ No need to rush."

He removed his shoes and climbed on the bed. He pulled Zizi into his arms and joined her under the blanket.

She immediately snuggled against him and grinned. "Hehe…I am married now…"

He kissed her forehead and whispered. "Yes. Let's stay like this forever, Princess."

—

"Waaaaaaaaaa…"

Baby Yuhan was crying at the top of his voice and no matter what Ah Cy, she couldn't calm down her son at all. She was managing Leina, who was trouble getting sleep because of her wailing brother.

Liang came to the rescue and took him from Ah Cy's arms.

"There, there don't cry~ Look, your handsome father is here~ Time to smile and shine~"

Yuhan stared at his father and for some reason, his tears stopped, and he giggled. He hit his father's chin with his tiny palms.

Ah Cy stared at the father-son duo. Liang was cradling his son, softly whistling and singing. "I thought you would definitely show bias against Yuhan."

He harrumphed. "I am the coolest father out there. How can I not love my son? You gave birth to him, after all. Even if it's a boy, I will love him to the ends of the earth!"

Ah Cy grinned and kissed his lips. "That's why I love you so much."

He kissed her back. "I love my Ah Cy much much much!"

—

Putting Chyou to sleep, Caihong and Xiaosi quietly climbed on the bed too. Chyou was in her dreamland, snuggled between her parents.

Xiaosi's hand was over her head, softly patting upon it with a gentle smile upon his lips.

"The more she is growing up, the more she is becoming to look like you," he proudly smiled.

Caihong joined him in patting her daughter too and whispered, "That's nice and all but don't you want a son who looks like you? At least, I do."

Understanding the implication, his cheeks turned redder, and he coughed. "I see…"

"Chyou will be a great elder sister, right?"

"The best. My Chyou is the bestest. She will be great in whatever role she is put in."

She grinned. "Well then. I think it will soon be the time for her to take care of a younger brother or sister."

Xiaosi blinked. "Huh?"

She facepalmed. "I thought you would understand that, Mr. Zhu," she leaned in and whispered in his ear, "I am pregnant."

Xiaosi, who was leaning on his elbow, collapsed. "W-what?"

She chuckled. "Yes."

Xiaosi stared at her, stunned. "Pregnant?"

"Yes. I just came to know today morning. I secretly bought a pregnancy test because I missed my periods. It came out positive."

A gasp escaped his mouth. His heart was overwhelmed and jumping with joy but when he remembered how dangerous her first pregnancy was, his expression turned solemn and extremely anxious.

Caihong understood his concern. "I know what you are thinking about. But let's not give up, okay? I will do everything I can to make this pregnancy go smoothly. I was irresponsible last time…" her gaze lowered. "But not this time."

Xiaosi immediately hugged her and kissed her hair. "I am afraid, but you are right. We shouldn't give up. And it's not only you. We both will do our best. I will have the best doctor nurse you. Whatever it takes, I will always be there for you and…"

His eyes stung as he held her belly. "Our child."

A tear slipped down her cheek too, and she placed her hand over his. "Yes…"

—

No matter how dead tired everybody was, Shuang was up at night, playing games as usual.

A knock came on her room's door. "Can I come in?"

"Come in."

Jack popped his head inside and grinned. "I knew it. How many times have I told you that staying up late is bad for your health and beautiful skin?"

She smirked. "Don't worry. Playing games reacharges me."

He rolled his eyes. "Can I join for you a game?"

"What happened to not staying up late at night?"

"A round or two is fine~"

Jack took the console and chose his avatar on the screen. As their battle began, Shuang appreciated. "You are getting good at this."

"I am naturally talented," he smirked.

"Narcissist," she snorted.

The game music echoed in the room, and the two were solely focusing on winning.

"No, no! To the right!" Shuang cursed her avatar. "If you get killed, I am abandoning you!"

"Heartless," Jack commented.

"LOL."

"So."

Shuang gave him a sideway glance. "What?"

"What are your thoughts about catching the bouquet?" Jack casually asked.

Her gaze darkened. "I want to curse Caihong."

"Oh. Then what are your thoughts about becoming my girlfriend?"

"I want to curse- wait what?" She sharply jerked her head, rapidly blinking her eyes.

Jack said, still watching the screen. "You will lose, Shuang."

"Waht did you just say?"

"That you will lose."

"Before that!"

The game ended with Jack's victory. He grinned. "Too bad. You lose."

Jack put the console back and then finally turned his head, his bluish-grey irises meeting her dead straight, making a flicker pass through her eyes.

He leaned and without any warning, ever so slightly captured her lips in a soft, fleeting kiss. It was for one second, and he pulled back. He smiled. "You lost this game. But now it's time for you to win in love, Shuang. So, be prepared."

—

After feeding Shui, she gently placed her back in her crib and kissed her cheek. Siying, who was playing with his sister until now, had finally dozed off to sleep too.

A pair of arms captured her from the back, and Zhiyuan rested his chin on her shoulder. He glanced once at Siying and then at Shui, his gaze filled with warmth.

"Tired?" Xinyi asked.

He shook his head. "No matter how tired I am, whenever I am here with my wife and children, all my fatigue just washes away. You all have a strange magic."

She softly chuckled.

"Xinyi."

"Hm?"

"Everything feels so complete right now, isn't it?"

"Yes. Everything is complete. Everybody is happy," her gaze softened.

He kissed her cheek. "You are the best. By the way."

She curiously asked, "What?"

"Let's have our own wedding."

Xinyi widened her eyes.

He pulled her closer. "I have had this thought for a long time now but decided to wait for Zizi and Yunru's wedding to be over first. I want to give you a wedding. I want to see you in a wedding gown, Xinyi. I want to say my vows and put the ring in your finger once again. We will overwrite our wedding of eight years back and start anew. I want to give you the grandest wedding ever. Do you…agree?"

Even before he asked the last question, her eyes were misty and shining with tears. She turned and hugged him hard, burying her face into his chest, quietly shedding tears of bliss.

"You don't have to ask Zhiyuan…" she whispered. "My answer is always yes. For you, my answer is always yes."

Joy bloomed in his heart, and he caught her lips into a deep, lasting kiss. He pressed his forehead against hers, his eyes filled with affection. "Xinyi. I love you."

Xinyi smiled the most beautiful smile and answered, "I love you too, Zhiyuan."